Reporting for The Athletic, RBNY scoop-whisperer Kristian Dyer brings encouraging news: the New York Red Bulls are “close” to signing center-back Tim Parker to a “multi-year contract”.
Citing multiple sources, Dyer advises the Red Bulls have completed the formality of extending Parker a “bona fide offer” - essentially protecting their negotiations from unwanted distractions like the MLS Re-Entry Draft. Dyer’s understanding is the team is expecting to use Targeted Allocation Money for the deal it is negotiating with Parker, indicating the player will be paid above the league-mandated maximum budget charge ($504, 375 in 2018).